Deepening the BioSpiritual Experience: An Enrichment Retreat
July 15-19, 2024
(5 days/4 nights)
Location: Mission San Luis Rey
4050 Mission Ave
Oceanside, California 92057
Led by Ann McGlone of the BioSpiritual Focusing Institute and Elizabeth Rechter of Stillpoint California, The Center for Christian Spirituality.
In the care of the beautiful and historic Mission San Luis Rey de Francia of Southern California, retreatants will have the opportunity to deepen and integrate their personal experience of BioSpiritual Focusing.
Each day will give retreatants the opportunity to explore further their experience of the foundational teachings of Ed McMahon and Peter Campbell at a relaxed pace in the form of presentations and discussions, facilitated practice in group and one on one companioning, guided meditations with time for shared learnings. Spacious time will be incorporated into each day for personal reflection and discernment with optional opportunities for worship and group and individual silent meditation.
Limited to 25 participants.
Cost:
Single: $1050
Double: $930
Commuter: $630
Additional questions can be directed to Ann McGlone at annmcglone@me.com
This retreat is intended for those already familiar with BioSpiritual Focusing.
Ann McGlone was introduced to BioSpiritual Focusing in 1986 by its founders Edwin McMahon and Peter Campbell and has worked with them for over 35 years. A retired Educator and Director of Programs for CSJ Educational Network, Ann now resides in Seal Beach, CA, with her husband, Mike, of 55 years. They have two children and four grandchildren.
“I have such fond memories of the many retreats I worked with Ed and Pete and how precious the experiences were for me. This process has been such a gift in my life that I will share it whenever and wherever I can. I am thrilled to be planning this retreat with Elizabeth and am filled with enthusiasm for our time together in July 2024.”
Elizabeth Rechter is an ordained Episcopal priest and experienced teacher and
retreat leader. She served as the Executive Director of Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality in Southern California from 2015-2023 and is a trained facilitator through the Gendlin Focusing Institute and the BioSpiritual Focusing Institute.
“As a practitioner and teacher of BioSpiritual Focusing, I have learned that when we bring a caring presence to our own hurting body, we activate the most powerful and effective medicine known to humankind: compassion. This practice prepares us to be agents of healing in the world.”